Devils vs. Rangers Game 2 photos

New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique (14) and David Clarkson (23) attempt to score as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Anton Stralman (32) defend during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in New York. The Devils won 3-2.

Shout for joy

The Devils' David Clarkson celebrates his winning goal in the third period against the Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. New Jersey's 3-2 win tied the series at 1-1, with Game 3 coming Saturday afternoon.

Going all out

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur sprawls for a save in the first period of Game 2. Brodeur stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced to earn the win.

Remove your hat

The Devils' Anton Volchenkov hits the Rangers' Carl Hagelin hard enough to knock his helmet off his head.

Hair you go

Another look at the hit from the Devils' Anton Volchenkov that knocked the helmet off the head of the Rangers' Carl Hagelin. Neither player was hurt on the play.

Blue cheer

The Rangers' Marc Staal (left) celebrates his second-period goal with teammates. Staal's goal tied the score at 1-1 for the Rangers in the second period.

Out in front

The Rangers' Chris Kreider scores past Martin Brodeur to put the Rangers up 2-1 in the second period. Kreider, who joined the Rangers for the playoffs after playing for Boston College in the Frozen Four, tied a record by scoring his fourth postseason goal without ever scoring in the regular season.

Another view

The Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) puts one past Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. Kreider's scoring and speed have been a big help to the Rangers in the playoffs, but it wasn't enough to help them win Game 2.

Back to even

Devils center Ryan Carter celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal to tie up Game 2 at 2-2 in the second period. It was Carter's second goal of the playoffs.

In the way

Players from the Rangers and Devils pile up in front of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the second period. Both teams have excelled at blocking shots in the postseason, especially the Rangers.

Laying out

The Devils' Alexei Ponikarovsky goes down while competing for the puck with the Rangers' Michael Del Zotto. Del Zotto was minus-2 in the game for the Rangers.

The winner

Devils right wing David Clarkson reacts after scoring the goal that put the Devils on top for good. The goal was Clarkson's third of the postseason.